Alesis MULTIMIX 16 Manual do Utilizador

Reference Manual

Introduction 8 How to Use This Manual This manual is divided into the following sections describing the various functions and applications of t

Introduction 9 A Few Words for Beginners We realize that some of you who have purchased the MultiMix USB2.0 are fairly new to the art of mixin

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1 Getting Started 11 Important: download the drivers from http://www.alesis.com onto a folder on your desktop or insert the software CD into y

1 Getting Started 12 Using Proper Cables When connecting instruments and other equipment to the MultiMix, it’s important that you use the appropri

2 A Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0 13 In this chapter, you’ll learn all about the MultiMix’s components (except for the digital effects processor,

2 A Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0 14 Line Inputs (Channels 9 – 16) Unlike channels 1 – 8, the line inputs on channels 9 – 16 are stereo inputs that h

A Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0 2 15 CTRL RM OUT You can use these 1/4" jacks to send the control room signal to the input of the amplifier

2 A Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0 16 the relative balance of the left and right channel signals being sent to the left and right main mix buses. Aux

A Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0 2 17 MAIN MIX OUT and the 2-TRACK OUT. In its lowest position the signal is cut off completely, and in the upperm

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2 A Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0 18 HDPH / CTRL RM The HDPH / CTRL RM knob controls the level of the signal being sent to the CTRL RM OUT and the P

A Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0 2 19 LED Meters These are the two rows of yellow, green and red lights you see in the master section of the mix

2 A Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0 20 Rear of the Mixer Here’s what you’ll find at the rear of the mixer. Power Input Here’s where you plu

3 Digital Effects Processor 21 Onboard your MultiMix USB2.0 is a powerful effects unit that has 100 preset programs. We offer a few tips on wher

3 Digital Effects Processor 22 CHORUS These create the effect of multiple voices (or instruments) sounding at once from a single input. FLANGE Th

4 Traditional Mixing 23 Simple Live Setup Connect your instruments and microphones to the mono and stereo channels, making sure to properly s

5 Traditional Mixing 24 Simple Two-Channel Recording Setup (without using a computer) Again, connect your instruments and microphones to the mon

5 USB2.0 Recording 25 First-time connection and driver installation instructions Windows Before attaching your mixer to your comput

5 USB2.0 Recording 26 Installing the optional applications The software DVD that comes with the MultiMix USB2.0 contains not only the drivers (th

USB2.0 Recording 5 27 USB2.0 inputs and outputs Channels sent from the MultiMix to the computer The USB2.0 port sends every individual mixer c

Table Of Contents 1 Introduction...5 Welcome!...

5 USB2.0 Recording 28 Sound setup under Windows To use your MultiMix USB2.0 as your default Windows sound device, follow these steps: 1. From t

USB2.0 Recording 5 29 4. Click the “Voice” tab. Change the voice playback and voice recording settings to “Alesis USB Audio.”

5 USB2.0 Recording 30 Disabling Windows System Sounds Windows System Sounds—the sounds that Windows plays to signal starting up, shutting down,

USB2.0 Recording 5 31 Connections and settings for USB2.0 recording and monitoring The best way to begin using the MultiMix for USB2.0 recordi

5 USB2.0 Recording 32 Choosing the MultiMix as your audio device 1. Choose the menu option “Devices” | “Device Setup….”

USB2.0 Recording 5 33 3. From within the ASIO Driver drop-down box, choose the Alesis USB Audio device. 4. Press “OK

5 USB2.0 Recording 34 5. Now that the MultiMix is selected as the audio device, individual channels must be activated for use. Again, return to

USB2.0 Recording 5 35 Creating a new audio file Now, you’re ready to create an audio project. 1. Choose “File” | “New Project…”

5 USB2.0 Recording 36 3. Cubase needs to know where to place audio. Choose a directory here. 4. Now, you have a blank p

USB2.0 Recording 5 37 5. Be sure that the “inspector”—a strip on the left-hand side of Cubase that shows all sorts of information about the

Table Of Contents 2 Power Input...20 Power Supply Un

5 USB2.0 Recording 38 7. You will do most of your monitoring through the mixer. However, if you want to monitor with Cubase’s effects, or if

USB2.0 Recording 5 39 Working with the Alesis USB2.0 control panel Accessing the control panel In Windows, open the Alesis USB2.0 control panel

5 USB2.0 Recording 40 Using the MultiMix USB2.0 with Sonar and other WDM applications Choosing the MultiMix as your audio device 1. Choose the m

USB2.0 Recording 5 41 3. Click the “Advanced” tab. For WDM operation, be sure that the “Driver Mode” is set to “WDM/KS.” (If you change this

5 USB2.0 Recording 42 4. Move to the “Drivers” tab. Click on each input pair and also on the output pair to make them available to Sonar.

USB2.0 Recording 5 43 Assigning inputs to audio tracks Now, you’re ready to assign the MultiMix’s inputs to various channels. For each audio tr

5 USB2.0 Recording 44 Using the MultiMix USB2.0 with CoreAudio on the Macintosh To configure the MultiMix for use with CoreAudio: 1. Open th

6 Troubleshooting: non-USB2.0 45 If you’re having problems operating the MultiMix, this troubleshooting index will help you correct them. Symp

6 Troubleshooting: non-USB2.0 46 Audio signal carries an unwanted hum. Too much low-level noise in the mix. Engage the channel’s high-pass fi

Troubleshooting: non-USB2.0 6 47 External effects aren’t working. Effects processor is not plugged in or turned on. Make sure unit is plug

Table Of Contents 3 Accessing the control panel...39 Using the MultiMix USB2.

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7 Troubleshooting: USB2.0 49 Computer or audio application does not see the MultiMix USB2.0 Basic troubleshooting First, check that the Multi

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8 Specifications 51 For the more technical-minded, here are some detailed specifications for the MultiMix’s operating levels. Input Channels Mi

8 Specifications 52 Mechanicals (W x L x H) MultiMix 12 USB2.0: 13.0” x 13.4” x 3.2” / 331mm x 340mm x 80mm, 7.0lbs / 3.2kg MultiMix

9 Block Diagrams 53

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Glossary 55 Here are the definitions to some terms you’ll probably encounter while using your MultiMix USB2.0. Te rm Definition ASIO

56 rectangular rackmount units. EQ (equalizer) The part of your mixer (or other device) that manipulates an audio signal by lowering the lev

Glossary 57 effects. sample rate Digital audio is chopped up into tiny time slices. The sample rate is the number of time slices captured

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58 Alesis Contact Information Alesis Distribution, LLC Los Angeles, CA USA E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.alesis.com

Introduction 5 Welcome! Thank you for making the Alesis MultiMix USB2.0 a part of your studio. Since 1984, we've been designing and b

Introduction 6 About the MultiMix USB2.0 The MultiMix USB2.0 mixers are the latest in the large family of Alesis audio mixers and the fourth se

Introduction 7 from the computer, all in 24-bit, 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz digital audio. y ASIO and WDM computer drivers – lets you use the MultiMi